Our History
Leytonstone Masjid has been serving the Muslim Community for over 45 years
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A Brief timeline
1969
Leytonstone Islamic Association Formed
The Leytonstone Islamic Association was formed and from here the story began.
1974
Purchase of the Elliott Rooms
Donations were entirely provided by the local Muslim Community and the Elliot Rooms Property was purchased and work began on the redevelopment of the site to cater for worshippers.
1976
Leytonstone Masjid Opens
Leytonstone Masjid Opened its doors to cater for the growing local Muslim Community.
1978
Registered For Solemnising Marriages
Leytonstone Masjid was registered for solemnising marriages on 13th February 1978.
1995
2nd Floor Expansion
Leytonstone Masjid underwent a major refurbishment which saw the creation of a second floor in the mosque to cater for increasing number of worshippers.
3rd October 2017
Leytonstone Masjid Launches Live Stream
Leytonstone Masjid launched its online live streaming service. Listeners across the world can tune in live to our programmes and sermons from their mobile and internet connected devices, via the Masjid website.
8th May 2020
Call to Prayer (Adhan) broadcasted publicly over loudspeaker
Leytonstone Masjid was given special permission to broadcast the Call to Prayer (Adhan) for Friday Prayers (Jummah Salah) publicly over loudspeakers, during the Coronavirus lock-down of 2020. The lock-down saw the Masjid close it’s doors to the public for the first time in it’s 44 year history since 1976.